Allissa Kline

Allissa Kline is a seasoned journalism professional with extensive experience in banking reporting and business journalism. Currently serving as a Banking Reporter at American Banker since February 2020, Allissa previously spent 11 years at Buffalo Business First, where responsibilities included covering major financial institutions and producing in-depth enterprise stories. Additional freelance writing includes coverage of Buffalo's arts and culture scene and a role as a Bids and Proposals Editor at Ecology and Environment, Inc. Allissa began a journalism career at The Observer-Dispatch, covering various community issues, and holds a Bachelor's Degree in English/Creative Writing and Religion from Colgate University as well as a Master's Degree in Newspaper, Magazine & Online Journalism from Syracuse University.